Heuchera or coral bells are perennial plants with colorful foliage and airy, coral-colored flowers. Grow these easy plants in the shade garden with our expert guide. Learn how to grow heuchera including planting, feeding and pruning tips from RHS experts.

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Known for their ornamental foliage, heuchera plants range from yellow and orange to red and a silvery blue-gray. Here are 10 great varieties to try. Heuchera (/ ˈhjuːkɪrə / HEW-kih-rə[2] or / ˈhɔɪkərə / HOY-kih-rə[3]) is a genus of largely evergreen [4] perennial plants in the family Saxifragaceae. All species are native to North America except for Heuchera sichotensis, native to the Russian Far East.

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[5] Common names include alumroot and coral bells. [6] Expert advice on growing heucheras for brilliant flowers and foliage, including when and where to plant them, common pests and diseases, and essential care tips Learn How to Grow Alum Root, Coral Bells and other Members of the Heuchera Plant Genus. Gardener's HQ Growing Guides.